DOL Median (Tennessee)
$79,997
vs National
-50%
National: $160,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$88,590
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$79,997
-50% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$160,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Lawyers in Tennessee earns $79,997 in nominal terms, which is 50% below the national average of $160,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $88,590 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tennessee
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC | $110,000 | 11 |
| ANESCAN | $100,000 | 3 |
| YAPP USA Automotive Systems, Inc. | $75,485 | 3 |
| Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C. | $56,202 | 7 |
| GLOBAL CHEMICAL DATA, INC. | N/A | 2 |
| LAW OFFICE OF DOUG WATERS | N/A | 1 |
| RITCHIE, DILLARD, DAVIES & JOHNSON, P.C. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Lawyers make in Tennessee?
The median Lawyers salary in Tennessee is $79,997 based on 16 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee a good place to work as a Lawyers?
A Lawyers in Tennessee earns 50% less than the national median of $160,000, or $88,590 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.